Vol 12, No 2, Article 5

Abstract: In a unique insight to what actually happens behind the ‘closed door’ of a therapy room, the author opens up his approach at the beginning of a counselling or psychotherapy relationship, giving near-verbatim accounts of how he communicates with those clients (or patients) who are suffering mostly with depression and anxiety. He postulates that effective therapy is really only possible as the person concerned re-establishes a balance within their Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), but this is largely up to the person, as they have to work at this on a self-help basis outside of the therapy session.Key-Words: Autonomic Nervous System